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Page 4 of 4 Secure Digital and memory stick card readers are becoming common in notebooks nowadays and the T4215 is no exception, with the card reader given a prominent and easy to access position in the front and centre of the notebook. There are only 3 USB ports, but they are positioned in different places around the body, giving easy access no matter what mode or position you have the screen in. The modem, network and VGA ports are secluded behind rubber shields to give the body of the T4215 a clean, uncluttered appearance. Security features are abundant on the T4215 with the user able to use built-in BIOS locks, such as BIOS passwords, boot passwords and hard drive lockout passwords. A fingerprint reader is included to lock your windows system, though windows will still let you in with just a password, so it’s more a gimmick than anything else. The fingerprint reader does double as a scroll wheel, which is handy when in tablet mode. A smartcard slot is also included as a security feature, however no software is included to control it, a bit of a strange move on Fujitsu’s part. Two Kensington security lock holes are also included to chain the system down to a desk if that strikes your fancy. Finger Print Reader 
Conclusion: Overall this is a very fast, feature packed notebook/tablet PC with an excellent screen and stylus setup. The model we tested had Windows XP Tablet Edition, but Vista Business or Home Premium is available as a no-cost alternative. The only downside to this model is the price, RRP is AU$3700, but they sell online for AU$3270 at the time of writing this review, which is a lot of money, but if you’re looking for a high-end tablet PC, I’d recommend you thoroughly consider the LifeBook T4215. Pros: Fast CPU Lots of RAM as standard (2GB) Very bright screen Good sound Good battery life (up to 4.5 Hours) Stylus is battery-free, very responsive and accurate Lots of included data security features Full size laptop keyboard and touchpad
Cons: Rather expensive Only 3 USB Ports No FireWire port Poor 3D performance
OzHardware Rating: 8/10 This product can be purchased online at www.techbuy.com.au (Direct Link)
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